The Top Bars In Boston's Seaport Neighborhood

Lookout Rooftop & Bar

Located on the roof of The Envoy hotel in Seaport, the view from Lookout Rooftop Bar is easily one of the best in Boston. In the winter, this rooftop puts up heated Igloos for patrons, making it one of the only bars in Boston that can host patrons outdoors all year round, and because of that, this place is almost always busy, every night. Seriously.

With Envoy surrounded by office buildings, you’re likely to see a lot of people in suits and business attire, and the crowd will be a bit older, as the drink prices ($14 cocktails) do turn away those just starting their careers. That being said, clients from out of town will love this place, as it gives them a panoramic view of Boston, and it is beautiful both day and night. Try to get there before the official end of the work day if you can to beat the line at the elevators. And if you don’t want to wait in the line, have a drink in the lobby at Outlook Kitchen - you’re already there!

Del Frisco's

Yes, you will be surrounded by an older, suit wearing crowd, but that’s why this is on the fancy list! Order enough VIPs (Clementine Vodka martinis infused with real pineapple), and everyone in the place will quickly feel like family. This place is certainly very buttoned-up, but there is no denying that the combination of stellar bartenders, cocktails, and views of Boston Harbor put Del Frisco’s at the top of the class for Seaport bars.

Drink

A perfectly customized experience. There is no drink menu at Drink, there are just talented bartenders. Instead of ordering cookie-cutter cocktails off a menu, Drink is centered around the idea of customizing every drink experience for their patrons, so you can just walk in and know confidently that you’re in the right place.

One of the many things that makes the staff at Drink so special is their ability to take the abstract and turn them into creative cocktails. You can tell the bartenders you want a drink that makes you feel like you just got back to your cabin in Vermont after a day of skiing, and they’ll serve you a drink that takes you there. It is a truly incredible experience. And for the less adventurous, order your go-to drink! It will still be delicious, as Drink uses the very best artisanal ingredients. This is in the “Just Right” category because quite literally everyone can find a drink they love here.

Address:

348 Congress Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02210

(617) 695 1806

Hours: Nightly: 4 PM - 1:00 AM (food served 4 PM - 11:30 PM).

City Tap

City Tap is a new addition to Seaport and is one of the most versatile bars in the neighborhood. With indoor table and bar seating, an outdoor patio with fire pits, umbrellas, and cornhole, and TVs all over the place, City Tap can make almost any party happy on any occasion. As you can probably guess by the name, they’re known a bit more for their beers than their cocktails, with 55 beers rotating on draft.

The state philosophy of City Tap is as follows: “Let it be at the heart of what we offer our valued guests. Let it be approachable, unpretentious, and community driven... Let it be about discovery & good times shared with good people”. They deliver on this, and this location works wonderfully for clients, teammates, and friends.

Harpoon Brewery

The Harpoon Brewery has a great beer hall located towards the end of Northern Ave in Seaport. As you would imagine, they have all the Harpoon favorites on tap, including their extremely popular Harpoon IPA. The whole place has a very casual setup that almost reminds you of a german beer hall (long, wooden picnic tables run through most of it) while still maintaining a New England, cozy feel.

For any beer lovers, this place is great, as tours of the brewery (which only take a few minutes) come with a tasting (a few ounces each) of 12 beers, and gives you the the details of how Harpoon brews its favorite beers. The only thing to eat here are their handmade pretzels that come with a choice of 2 sauces (there are 10 available flavors), and this classic duo is the perfect combination for relaxing and appreciating your beer.

The Barking Crab

The Barking Crab has the feel of a restaurant that has been pulled off of Cape Cod and dropped into downtown Boston. It’s location is exceptional - located right on the water over the bridge from the Financial District.

While you will find a burger and some turf-based sides (get the onion rings), this menu sports almost exclusively seafood dishes. You’ll see a lot of people in there wearing bibs, so this is a place where you can shamelessly attack a whole lobster if it suits your fancy.

That being said, Barking Crab has almost exclusively large picnic table seating, so you will likely be plopped down next to a few people you’ve never met. That makes this place less ideal for clients, as you really never know who you’ll be sitting next to, but I suggest you order yourself a few Dark n Stormys and make yourself some new friends.